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Another area where we have made changes is to the presumption in favour of sustainable development. The presumption sits at the heart of the National Planning Policy Framework and means that where a local authority has underdelivered or an up-to-date local plan is not in place, the balance of decision-making is tilted in favour of approval. We are determined to ensure that where the presumption applies, it will have real teeth. At the same time, we are clear that development consented through it must be consistent with the clear requirements in national policy relating to sustainability, density, design and the provision of affordable homes. The changes we have made deliver on both those fronts.